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Red Lantern (shown in the picture above) and Lolita are sure bets for bachelorettes, says Baxter.If you can brave the secondhand smoke, Cigar Masters is an enclave of eligible gents.Great food, cocktails, and ambiance make Eastern Standard a go-to anytime, says Edwards.
For midweek mingling, Sonsie remains a solid spot for after-work Back Bay crowds.

SEXY SIPS

Kirsten "Kitty" Amann knows her cocktails. She's a founder of the Boston chapter of LUPEC (Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails), a member of the Greater Boston Beverage Society, and a Fernet-Branca brand ambassador. But for her book The Screaming Orgasm: 69 X-Rated Cocktails, Amann brought the bar into the bedroom, showcasing drinks with special sex appeal. Here's a taste. For more, raise a toast with her on February 14, when she'll host a singles soiree at Emerald Lounge.

Shake all ingredients except ginger ale or Champagne with a few fresh blackberries and raspberries in a cocktail shaker. Strain over crushed ice in a highball or Collins glass. Top with a splash of ginger ale (Walk of Shame) or Champagne (March of Glory). Garnish with fresh berries.

RESIDE: AT HOME WITH BERTIL JEAN-CHRONBERG | March 13, 2013 Green home design is still building momentum, but it's not a new concept. Consider the Harvard Square home that Bertil Jean-Chronberg, GM and beverage director of South End hotspot the Beehive, shares with his wife, Tracy.

THE EDMMYS | February 26, 2013 We just wrapped award-show season — so to prevent withdrawal, we asked some top DJs, representing diverse sounds, to nominate favorites within some creative categories.

RESIDE: AT HOME WITH MICHAEL NAVARRETE | February 22, 2013 In food and fashion, presentation is key. So chef Michael Navarrete of the Regal Beagle and his girlfriend, stylist Laura Pritchard, are the perfect pair to decorate this airy East Boston loft.